Gay/Lesbian London > Reviews

Advantages: really nice people, great atmosphere, relaxing
Disadvantages: gets abit smokey at times

FOX AND HOUNDS, NR COLCHESTER This place isn't anywhere London but I thought I would give it a review anyway! Tonight my friend Barry and me decided to go and have a look in the local gay/bi/lesbian pub which is situated near Colchester, Essex. This is the first time I've ever been to something like this and I just knew I had to go and experience the whole gay scene and it would be great to be in a pub with aload of people who had the same feelings ... Read review

I found a really good website that lists good lesbian bars and clubs at www.girlguidelondon.co.uk. They had quite a good list as well as the addresses of the venues which helped me when trying to find some bars.

Advantages: Absolutely huge, wide variety of venues, people generally friendly, locals extremely tolerant of L/G people
Disadvantages: Can be hard to find a 'gay village', bars quite spread out, extortionate at weekend

As a student in London, I find I can't afford to go out much as everywhere is so expensive. However, I have found quite a few places that are cheap, as long as you can go out through the week (which most students and tourists can!) The cheapest bars are G-A-Y on Old Compton street, which has a £1.60 menu Sun-Thurs evenings. Also Village offers jugs of cocktails for £8 all night Mon and before 8 other weekdays. Admiral Duncan, again on Old Compton ... Read review

Advantages: Lesbian scene alive and kicking in London
Disadvantages: It will take you a good month to check out all that is on offer!

Lesbians and bisexual women visiting London are in for a treat. London has a vibrant and varied gay scene, well endowed with clubs, bars and events which cater for the gay woman. Of course, if you are visiting and don't know where to start, it could seem very underground and hard to find. Fortunately, there are some useful publications around which will provide a starting point. Time Out has a gay section available in all newsagents. Pink Paper, Pink ... Read review